Some of the things I initially noticed in Egypt are there are masjids everywhere, this is very beautiful. This is why I wanted to come to here with my family. The driving is terrible, in my opinion just about everyone should have their driving licenses taken away and made to go to driving school. Traffic laws are not laws but a mere suggestion. Crossing the street is like running the gauntlet. The cars predate the pharaohs. If the cars were being held together by duct tape in would be ok, but instead they are being held together by cheap scotch tape. Trash is everywhere. To say they have a littering problem is like saying the Egyptians obey the traffic laws.
There are plenty of opportunities to give charity, this is good for me as well as the one receiving, the reason I came here is the pleasure of Allah.
For all of the differences that make me miss home there are some very good reasons to stay here for a long time. I here the Azan five times a day from multiple directions. When I go to the masjid for any prayer there are multiple rows of people. In the States at the masjid if it is not Jummah or Ramadan there only a few people there. When people find out I am here for Islam and want to seek knowledge for my family and my self the help is endless. Some examples are people will stop what they are doing and help me find someone to teach us, they would take me to schools where children and adults (men and women, separate of course) are taught. It is very expensive, about 20 Egyptians pounds a month per person, that is less than $4.00. Sometimes it seems that people are competing to see who will help me find the Islamic knowledge. Not only are they interested in our education, but they want to make sure I know where to find the best fruits, vegetables, meats and any other items we may need.
On the streets you will see people sitting and reciting the Quran, walking and making zikir, it appears that Islam is on the minds and hearts of the people, it is beautiful. Ramadan is approaching and the place is being decorated for it, they see it as something that should be celebrated not as a burden. These lights are really Ramadan lights not Christmas lights in disguise.
The unsafe road conditions and trash of Egypt does not compete with the Islam that can be found here. Everyone is welcome to come and visit us here.
For all of the differences that make me miss home there are some very good reasons to stay here for a long time. I here the Azan five times a day from multiple directions. When I go to the masjid for any prayer there are multiple rows of people. In the States at the masjid if it is not Jummah or Ramadan there only a few people there. When people find out I am here for Islam and want to seek knowledge for my family and my self the help is endless. Some examples are people will stop what they are doing and help me find someone to teach us, they would take me to schools where children and adults (men and women, separate of course) are taught. It is very expensive, about 20 Egyptians pounds a month per person, that is less than $4.00. Sometimes it seems that people are competing to see who will help me find the Islamic knowledge. Not only are they interested in our education, but they want to make sure I know where to find the best fruits, vegetables, meats and any other items we may need.
On the streets you will see people sitting and reciting the Quran, walking and making zikir, it appears that Islam is on the minds and hearts of the people, it is beautiful. Ramadan is approaching and the place is being decorated for it, they see it as something that should be celebrated not as a burden. These lights are really Ramadan lights not Christmas lights in disguise.
The unsafe road conditions and trash of Egypt does not compete with the Islam that can be found here. Everyone is welcome to come and visit us here.
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